PS5 Pro being shipped by Sony ? Haptic Sensors in PSVR 2 ?
PS5 Pro is here ? As per latest report of BGR, Sony is now shipping around 1,500 lbs worth of PS5 Pro consoles. A shipping ledger happens to be a source of this detail, which was first revealed by Tweak Town.
According to the shipping ledger, Sony is delivering four carton packages containing the new gaming devices. But, critics said that it is still not confirmed if the packages really contain ready-made consoles since the tech manufacturer has now operations in Norfolk.
On the other hand, other speculations said that the leaked shipping ledger actually refers to consoles components. But, some individuals believe that these parts are not for the new PS5 Pro since Sony is working on the new PSVR2.
Right now, the mysterious packages still remain a question. If you are a Sony consumer, the best thing you can do right now is to wait for the company’s further announcements.
PSVR 2 Might Use Haptic Sensors for Better Surround Sound
In January, Sony confirmed that the PSVR 2 would be coming in the near future. During the CES 2022 conference, the company showed off the system’s unique new Sense controllers, HDR OLED display with 2000 x 2040 pixels per eye, and improved hardware. Four cameras in the headset will track a player’s space without an external webcam, and the inclusion of haptic feedback will allow players to “feel a character’s elevated pulse during tense moments, the rush of objects passing close to the character’s head, or the thrust of a vehicle as the character speeds forward.” Now, a newly published Sony patent is pointing towards another incredible addition.
On Friday, the company published a “Positional Haptics via Head-Mounted Peripheral” patent, based around building a system of haptic sensors in the headset. While the PSVR 2 is not mentioned specifically, the original PSVR headset is shown as an example device in the paperwork.
The patent describes using these haptic sensors to measure the player’s head relation to objects putting out sound in a game. The distance of a player to this object, the frequency, and specific audio data would then be used to determine how the haptic feedback would respond. In an ideal scenario, this technology would be able to tease the feeling of wind running through your hair while you’re exploring a vast open world and the like.
Another recently filed patent by Sony implies that the PSVR 2 will use gaze tracking to position the HUD rather than head movements as previously hinted.
According to the YouTube channel ‘PSVR without Parole,’ the PSVR 2 could potentially release during Q1 of 2023, though this has not been confirmed by Sony. This is likely due to the many shortages continuing to impact the electronics industry. Without more PlayStation 5 owners, the headset may suffer lost sales and further alienate those who still haven’t managed to purchase one of the elusive Sony consoles.
Which Will Arrive First, PSVR2 or PS5 Pro?
As of the moment, Sony and other game gadget creators are still suffering from the rising chip shortages. Because of this, many people familiar with the company’s works claim that the new PlayStation 5 Pro’s launch will not happen very soon.
Meanwhile, the tech creator already confirmed its new PlayStation VR 2 gadget. This means that there’s a high chance that PSVR2 will arrive first.
But, many fans are still excited if the rumored console components included in Sony’s mysterious shipment are really for the successor of the current PS5 model.
In other news, new PS5 and PS4 Plus video games will be unveiled this March. Meanwhile, a new Sony PS5 patent claimed that the company will further enhance the so-called ray-tracing feature.